News from July 2006
Oregonian files asbestos suit in Madison County
An Oregon woman suffering from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit against 63 defendants in Madison County Circuit Court July 18, alleging she was exposed to airborne asbestos fibers from family members' clothing.
Drunken driving case settles for $100k
The father of girl killed by a drunken driver in 2004, settled a wrongful death suit against the woman found guilty of reckless homicide.
Godfrey Schnuck's sued for water on floor
The mother of a girl injured at the Godfrey Schnuck's filed a personal injury suit on behalf of her daughter in Madison County Circuit Court July 18, seeking damages in excess of $50,000.
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Pit bull bite prompts personal injury suit
An Alton woman claims her neighbor's pit bull bit her while she was jogging, according to a personal injury lawsuit filed in Madison County.
Stack to head Madison County's Civil Division
Judge Stack Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack has been tapped to head the Third Circuit's Civil Division.
Couple claims debt collector violated 'fairness' Act
Paul and Lynn Pugsley of St. Elmo filed suit against Thornton Capital Advisors of San Diego, Calif. claiming it violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Asbestos Motion Docket: Week of July 24
Monday, July 24
US Chamber backs pay raise for federal judges
The U.S. Chamber today endorsed the Federal Judicial Fairness Act (S.2276) as a key ingredient for attracting and retaining top quality federal judges. The endorsement was made by Lisa A. Rickard, President of the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform (ILR), as part of her remarks at the ILR's State of the American Judiciary conference.
Lakins defendants in legal malpractice case
Attorneys' Scott Meyer, Thomas Lakin, Bradley Lakin and the Lakin Law Firm are defendants in Madison County's 600th civil lawsuit of 2006.
AmEx seeks to recover $70k balance due
American Express filed a civil suit against Wood River resident Catherine Dunnagan claiming she has failed to pay the balance of her American Express Gold Rewards card.
Peel trial expected to last a week
Assistant U.S. Attorney Kevin Burke said it would take four days to make the government's case against attorney Gary Peel if charges of obstruction of justice, bankruptcy fraud and child pornography are presented in one trial.
Pawn shop
Holding their annual meeting of the minds this week in Seattle, leaders of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) are perplexed. How did it come to be that we mere mortals believe they are really only in it for the money?
Noble profession?
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Arrogance
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Argosy class action suits settle
Former Argosy Casino owners who sued in Madison County Circuit Court over the value of their stock have settled their claims.
Just ask Gonzo: All work, no pay
Question: Last year there was a story published about a woman who worked for five years at Subway without receiving a paycheck. She sued for back wages and I was wondering if she ever got paid. Why on earth would you work a month without a paycheck, let alone five years? Thanks for the time.